Attractions in West Virginia offer something for every traveler, from stunning natural landscapes and historic landmarks to family-friendly adventures and vibrant cultural sites.
Visitors can marvel at iconic destinations such as the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, explore Harpers Ferry’s rich history, or enjoy the scenic beauty of Blackwater Falls and Seneca Rocks. Charming mountain towns, local museums, unique shops, and lively festivals add to the state’s welcoming atmosphere. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for hiking, rafting, rock climbing, and wildlife watching. With its blend of outdoor fun, heritage, and small-town charm, West Virginia’s attractions make every trip unforgettable, showcasing the best of Appalachian adventure and hospitality. Be sure to visit our Attractions Travel Guide for more information about attractions in West Virginia.
After raising the first successful fledgling at Harpers Ferry in 70 years, a pair of peregrine falcons have returned once again to nest on Maryland Heights in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. To provide the peregrine falcons with adequate space for nesting, the National Park Service will close portions of Maryland Heights from February 16 … Read more
Editor’s Note: If you’re familiar with the outdoors in West Virginia, you’ve likely seen rocks piled in what might seem “the middle of nowhere.” Many were stacked by settlers and farmers, but others are prehistoric and sacred, according to archaeologist Charity Moore, who’s cataloging their forms and locations. During a routine archaeological survey in Doddridge … Read more
National Park Service officials say that after careful consideration they propose permanently closing parking areas at Maryland Heights at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The parking areas have been closed since March 2020, originally as a COVID-19 safety protocol, but park officials have maintained the closures because of parking safety-related incidents in the area. Such … Read more
West Virginia State Parks announced a partnership with the Walking Miracles Family Foundation that provides lodging discounts to families in need of travel assistance due to childhood and young adult cancer treatment. The discount, which provides a 50 percent savings on state park lodge rooms and cabins, is available to families in the Walking Miracles … Read more
MARLINTON, W.Va. — Wherever you turn in West Virginia, you’re bound to find remarkable rocks, cliffs, and boulders, and some of them may appear bizarrely unnatural. One such astonishing garden of boulders hidden in the mountains of Pocahontas County appears so unnatural that it’s hard to believe human hands haven’t carved their surfaces. Geometric forms—cones, … Read more
THURMOND, W.Va. — Perhaps no small town in West Virginia has gained the worldwide notoriety that the tiny Town of Thurmond has enjoyed. A ghost town located deep in the heart of America’s newest national park, the community has long captured the imaginations of historians and photographers. A railroad boomtown that now includes only seven … Read more
When George Washington first visited Point Pleasant in present-day West Virginia in 1770 he discovered a sycamore that measured 44 feet and 10 inches around—or roughly 14 feet across. That’s not quite the size of a 2021 Cadillac Escalade, but it’s close. You won’t find trees that size in West Virginia anymore, though you can … Read more
The National Park Service will conduct deer management at national park areas at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and in nearby Virginia and Maryland through March, according to a press release from the service. To protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests, and preserve historic landscapes, the service will reduce the population beginning … Read more
Residents of Bridgeport, West Virginia, and visitors passing through on I-79 have a new go-to spot at which to boost their health in a yummy way. Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, has opened its newest location at 139 Conference Center Way. The fast-casual juice bar is owned and operated by health advocates … Read more
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources over the last two years has added more than 31,200 acres to the state’s public lands in the northwestern state with the creation of seven new wildlife management areas and the expansion of another four. Jerry Westfall, a wildlife biologist for the division’s sixth district, a ten-county area … Read more
